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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 505.09 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 505.09 and 200.21 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 505.09 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/505.09 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 505.09 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 101,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,121.79/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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