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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.71 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.71 and 193.86 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.71 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.71 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.71 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 106,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,760.64/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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