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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.64 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.64 and 366.02 is: 549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.64 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.64 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.64 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 201,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179.23/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.64

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