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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 549.10 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 549.10 and 134.87 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 549.10 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/549.10 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 549.10 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 74,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,054.92/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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