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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 549.23 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 549.23 and 122.63 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 549.23 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/549.23 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 549.23 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 67,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.72/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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