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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 549.08 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 549.08 and 119.27 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 549.08 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/549.08 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 549.08 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 65,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490.00/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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