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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 506.93 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 506.93 and 209.99 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 506.93 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/506.93 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 506.93 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 106,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,451.61/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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