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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 548.78 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 548.78 and 134.80 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 548.78 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/548.78 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 548.78 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 73,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,974.51/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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