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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 549.05 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 549.05 and 183.35 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 549.05 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/549.05 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 549.05 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 100,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,668.77/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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