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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.30 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.30 and 111.09 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.30 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.30 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.30 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 61,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243.36/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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