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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 507.68 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 507.68 and 220.64 is: 304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 507.68 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/507.68 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 507.68 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 112,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,014.52/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.44

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