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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 551.04 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 551.04 and 223.09 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 551.04 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/551.04 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 551.04 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 122,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,929.30/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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