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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 548.03 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 548.03 and 182.81 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 548.03 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/548.03 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 548.03 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 100,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,187.19/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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