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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 550.68 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 550.68 and 194.01 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 550.68 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/550.68 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 550.68 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 106,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,837.43/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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