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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.35 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.35 and 267.90 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.35 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.35 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.35 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 135,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,383.27/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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