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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.29 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.29 and 135.92 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.29 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.29 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.29 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 74,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795.42/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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