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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.95 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.95 and 207.28 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.95 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.95 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.95 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 112,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,335.40/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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