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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 507.48 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 507.48 and 220.44 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 507.48 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/507.48 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 507.48 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 111,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,868.89/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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