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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 550.74 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 550.74 and 193.86 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 550.74 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/550.74 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 550.74 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 106,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,766.46/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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