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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 550.34 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 550.34 and 135.83 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 550.34 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/550.34 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 550.34 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 74,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.00/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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