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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.35 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.35 and 206.93 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.35 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.35 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.35 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 112,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,020.52/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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