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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.03, 546.36 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.03, 546.36 and 366.25 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.03 : 546.36 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.03/546.36 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.03x = 546.36 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.03x = 200,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,105.27/397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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