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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 549.43 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 549.43 and 192.85 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 549.43 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/549.43 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 549.43 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 105,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,955.72/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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