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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 549 and 192.79 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 549 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/549 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 549 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 105,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,840.34/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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