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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 549.02 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 549.02 and 122.46 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 549.02 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/549.02 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 549.02 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 67,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.99/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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