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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.64 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.64 and 210.55 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.64 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.64 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.64 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 106,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883.60/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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