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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 550.68 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 550.68 and 184.41 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 550.68 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/550.68 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 550.68 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 101,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,553.18/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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