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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 548.67 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 548.67 and 122.36 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 548.67 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/548.67 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 548.67 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 67,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,132.52/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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