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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 505.08 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 505.08 and 210.81 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 505.08 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/505.08 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 505.08 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 106,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,475.91/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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