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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.85 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.85 and 134.73 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.85 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.85 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.85 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 73,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,946.56/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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