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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 553.95 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 553.95 and 207.30 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 553.95 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/553.95 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 553.95 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 114,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,833.84/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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