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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 506.50 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 506.50 and 219.72 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 506.50 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/506.50 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 506.50 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 111,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,288.18/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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