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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 548.47 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 548.47 and 212.29 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 548.47 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/548.47 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 548.47 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 116,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,433.59/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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