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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 552.13 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 552.13 and 194.61 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 552.13 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/552.13 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 552.13 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 107,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,450.02/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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