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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 551.00 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 551.00 and 136.24 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 551.00 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/551.00 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 551.00 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 75,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,067.20/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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