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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 549.68 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 549.68 and 263.92 is: 395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 549.68 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/549.68 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 549.68 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 145,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,071.55/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.20

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