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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 549.09 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 549.09 and 146.60 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 549.09 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/549.09 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 549.09 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 80,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,497.97/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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