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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 548 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 548 and 182.77 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 548 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/548 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 548 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 100,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,157.96/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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