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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 549.91 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 549.91 and 193.57 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 549.91 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/549.91 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 549.91 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 106,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,446.48/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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