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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 550.43 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 550.43 and 135.88 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 550.43 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/550.43 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 550.43 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 74,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790.88/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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