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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 548.98 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 548.98 and 192.48 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 548.98 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/548.98 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 548.98 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 105,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,667.19/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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