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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 551.14 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 551.14 and 191.64 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 551.14 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/551.14 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 551.14 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 105,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,620.47/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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