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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 550.22 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 550.22 and 123.55 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 550.22 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/550.22 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 550.22 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 67,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,977.69/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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