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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 658.29 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 658.29 and 367.04 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 658.29 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/658.29 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 658.29 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 241,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,618.76/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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