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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549.09 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 549.09 and 105.99 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 549.09 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/549.09 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 549.09 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 58,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198.05/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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