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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 549 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 549 and 122.67 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 549 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/549 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 549 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 67,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345.83/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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