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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.10 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.10 and 292.58 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.10 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.10 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.10 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 160,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,363.10/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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