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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 506.75 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 506.75 and 260.93 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 506.75 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/506.75 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 506.75 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 132,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,225.66/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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