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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 504.78 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 504.78 and 267.83 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 504.78 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/504.78 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 504.78 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 135,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,192.70/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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