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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.04 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.04 and 193.98 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.04 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.04 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.04 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 106,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,890.74/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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