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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548.78 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548.78 and 134.66 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548.78 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548.78 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548.78 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 73,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,898.71/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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