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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 506.08 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 506.08 and 200.94 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 506.08 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/506.08 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 506.08 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 101,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,693.84/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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