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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.07, 549.21 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.07, 549.21 and 160.66 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.07 : 549.21 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.07/549.21 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.07x = 549.21 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.07x = 88,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,236.08/366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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