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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.42 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.42 and 274.59 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.42 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.42 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.42 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 150,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,589.27/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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