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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 592.02 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 592.02 and 366.69 is: 548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 592.02 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/592.02 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 592.02 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 217,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,087.81/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.83

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