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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 549.27 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 549.27 and 160.75 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 549.27 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/549.27 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 549.27 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 88,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,295.15/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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