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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549.06 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 549.06 and 109.56 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 549.06 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/549.06 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 549.06 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 60,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155.01/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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