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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.16 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.16 and 183.18 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.16 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.16 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.16 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 100,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,411.95/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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