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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.41 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.41 and 221.44 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.41 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.41 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.41 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 121,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,439.91/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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