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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 548.67 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 548.67 and 219.86 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 548.67 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/548.67 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 548.67 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 120,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,630.59/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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