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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 549.24 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 549.24 and 149.68 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 549.24 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/549.24 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 549.24 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 82,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,210.24/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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