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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 549.35 and 298.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 549.35 and 298.39 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 549.35 = 298.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/549.35 = 298.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 549.35 × 298.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 163,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,920.55/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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