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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.01 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.01 and 237.54 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.01 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.01 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.01 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 130,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,174.30/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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