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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 548.69 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 548.69 and 274.80 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 548.69 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/548.69 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 548.69 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 150,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,780.01/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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