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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 506.08 and 200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 506.08 and 200.95 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 506.08 = 200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/506.08 = 200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 506.08 × 200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 101,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,696.78/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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