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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 548.07 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 548.07 and 182.76 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 548.07 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/548.07 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 548.07 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 100,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,165.27/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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