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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 549.30 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 549.30 and 219.87 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 549.30 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/549.30 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 549.30 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 120,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,774.59/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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