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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 549.20 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 549.20 and 122.60 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 549.20 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/549.20 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 549.20 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 67,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.92/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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