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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.11 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.11 and 301.76 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.11 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.11 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.11 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 165,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,697.44/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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