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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 506.01 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 506.01 and 219.31 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 506.01 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/506.01 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 506.01 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 110,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,972.61/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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