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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 547.56 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 547.56 and 221.04 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 547.56 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/547.56 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 547.56 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 121,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,032.66/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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