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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.60 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.60 and 222.76 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.60 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.60 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.60 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 122,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,651.66/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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