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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.71 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.71 and 134.80 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.71 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.71 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.71 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 73,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,964.40/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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