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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.82 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.82 and 134.82 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.82 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.82 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.82 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 73,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,991.91/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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