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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 548.95 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 548.95 and 149.43 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 548.95 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/548.95 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 548.95 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 82,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,029.60/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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