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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.56 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.56 and 134.66 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.56 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.56 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.56 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 73,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,869.09/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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