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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.76 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.76 and 204.76 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.76 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.76 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.76 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 112,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,772.59/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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