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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 549.30 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 549.30 and 109.72 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 549.30 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/549.30 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 549.30 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 60,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267.41/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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