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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 547.56 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 547.56 and 308.88 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 547.56 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/547.56 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 547.56 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 169,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,130.33/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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