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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 548.55 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 548.55 and 263.12 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 548.55 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/548.55 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 548.55 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 144,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,334.48/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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