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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.30 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.30 and 205.93 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.30 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.30 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.30 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 113,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,735.14/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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