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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 550.57 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 550.57 and 93.15 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 550.57 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/550.57 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 550.57 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 51,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,285.60/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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