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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.34 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.34 and 301.48 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.34 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.34 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.34 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 165,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,313.54/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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