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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 560.30 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 560.30 and 366.70 is: 549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 560.30 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/560.30 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 560.30 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 205,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,462.01/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.25

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