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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 505.83 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 505.83 and 200.75 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 505.83 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/505.83 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 505.83 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 101,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.37/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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