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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 506.10 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 506.10 and 200.95 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 506.10 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/506.10 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 506.10 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 101,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,702.46/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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