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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.93 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.93 and 193.87 is: 290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.93 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.93 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.93 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 106,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,806.94/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.97

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