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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 549 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 549 and 122.47 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 549 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/549 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 549 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 67,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234.66/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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