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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 550.76 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 550.76 and 184.44 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 550.76 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/550.76 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 550.76 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 101,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.25/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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