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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 507.44 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 507.44 and 220.31 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 507.44 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/507.44 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 507.44 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 111,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,795.93/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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