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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 548.64 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 548.64 and 183.27 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 548.64 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/548.64 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 548.64 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 100,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,549.25/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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