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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.26 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.26 and 367.48 is: 550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.26 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.26 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.26 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 222,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053.46/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.84

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