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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.03 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.03 and 149.45 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.03 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.03 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.03 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 82,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,053.44/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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