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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.11 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.11 and 212.91 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.11 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.11 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.11 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 117,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.92/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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