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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 554.85 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 554.85 and 207.66 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 554.85 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/554.85 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 554.85 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 115,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220.15/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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