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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 548.87 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 548.87 and 250.26 is: 375.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 548.87 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/548.87 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 548.87 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 137,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,358.95/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.19

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