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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.35 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.35 and 220.80 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.35 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.35 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.35 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 121,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,517.28/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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