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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 554.79 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 554.79 and 207.46 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 554.79 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/554.79 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 554.79 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 115,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,093.96/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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