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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 551.90 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 551.90 and 175.33 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 551.90 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/551.90 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 551.90 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 96,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764.63/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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