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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.19 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.19 and 206.65 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.19 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.19 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.19 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 111,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838.11/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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