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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 828.23 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 828.23 and 367.66 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 828.23 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/828.23 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 828.23 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 304,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,506.24/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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