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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 506.68 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 506.68 and 211.92 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 506.68 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/506.68 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 506.68 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 107,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,375.63/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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