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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.37 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.37 and 339.42 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.37 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.37 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.37 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 186,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,127.75/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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