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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 507.06 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 507.06 and 201.64 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 507.06 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/507.06 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 507.06 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 102,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,242.57/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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