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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 551.61 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 551.61 and 203.22 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 551.61 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/551.61 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 551.61 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 112,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,098.18/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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