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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 547.88 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 547.88 and 277.98 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 547.88 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/547.88 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 547.88 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 152,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,298.29/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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