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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 549.22 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 549.22 and 203.88 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 549.22 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/549.22 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 549.22 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 111,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,974.97/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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