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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 550.94 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 550.94 and 136.47 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 550.94 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/550.94 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 550.94 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 75,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,186.10/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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