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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.90 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.90 and 136.08 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.90 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.90 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.90 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 74,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,966.64/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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