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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 506.55 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 506.55 and 219.71 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 506.55 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/506.55 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 506.55 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 111,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,296.19/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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