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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 507.82 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 507.82 and 220.69 is: 304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 507.82 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/507.82 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 507.82 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 112,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068.26/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.56

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