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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 549.34 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 549.34 and 212.77 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 549.34 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/549.34 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 549.34 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 116,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,881.17/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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