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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.69 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.69 and 210.57 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.69 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.69 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.69 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 106,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,904.28/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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