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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 548.76 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 548.76 and 356.58 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 548.76 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/548.76 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 548.76 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 195,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,676.84/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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