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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 549.42 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 549.42 and 298.36 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 549.42 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/549.42 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 549.42 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 163,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,924.95/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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