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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 600.45 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 600.45 and 367.05 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 600.45 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/600.45 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 600.45 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 220,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,395.17/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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