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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 548.85 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 548.85 and 183.38 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 548.85 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/548.85 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 548.85 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 100,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,648.11/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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