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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.21 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.21 and 298.33 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.21 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.21 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.21 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 163,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,845.82/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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