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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 551.36 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 551.36 and 111.04 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 551.36 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/551.36 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 551.36 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 61,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,223.01/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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