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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.76 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.76 and 122.34 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.76 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.76 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.76 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 67,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137.13/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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