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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.32 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.32 and 135.93 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.32 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.32 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.32 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 74,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,806.71/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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