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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.17 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.17 and 210.84 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.17 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.17 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.17 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 106,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,510.04/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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