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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.57 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.57 and 221.94 is: 332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.57 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.57 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.57 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 121,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.18/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.73

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