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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 509.26 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 509.26 and 203.25 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 509.26 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/509.26 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 509.26 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 103,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,506.08/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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