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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.97 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.97 and 92.09 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.97 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.97 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.97 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 50,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.90/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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