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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 548.90 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 548.90 and 134.88 is: 202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 548.90 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/548.90 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 548.90 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 74,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.96/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.29

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