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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 551.12 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 551.12 and 136.35 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 551.12 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/551.12 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 551.12 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 75,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,145.21/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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