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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.05 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.05 and 183.48 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.05 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.05 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.05 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 100,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,736.72/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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