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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 549.23 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 549.23 and 146.71 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 549.23 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/549.23 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 549.23 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 80,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,574.79/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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