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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 554.94 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 554.94 and 324.84 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 554.94 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/554.94 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 554.94 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 180,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,266.71/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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