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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 548.84 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 548.84 and 134.80 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 548.84 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/548.84 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 548.84 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 73,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.63/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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