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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 550.92 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 550.92 and 213.25 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 550.92 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/550.92 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 550.92 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 117,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,483.69/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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