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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.56 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.56 and 135.96 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.56 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.56 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.56 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 74,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854.14/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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