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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 549.80 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 549.80 and 212.64 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 549.80 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/549.80 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 549.80 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 116,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,911.43/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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