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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.00, 550.65 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.00, 550.65 and 123.55 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.00 : 550.65 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.00/550.65 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.00x = 550.65 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.00x = 68,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,031.89/367.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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