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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 508.16 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 508.16 and 210.77 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 508.16 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/508.16 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 508.16 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 107,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,104.88/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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