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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.22 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.22 and 298.32 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.22 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.22 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.22 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 163,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,843.31/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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