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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 554.94 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 554.94 and 341.97 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 554.94 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/554.94 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 554.94 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 189,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,772.83/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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