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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.18 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.18 and 211.95 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.18 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.18 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.18 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 116,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,398.70/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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