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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.25 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.25 and 183.58 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.25 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.25 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.25 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 100,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,829.48/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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