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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 551.67 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 551.67 and 220.86 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 551.67 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/551.67 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 551.67 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 121,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,841.84/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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