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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.50 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.50 and 211.04 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.50 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.50 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.50 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 106,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,680.72/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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