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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 548.82 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 548.82 and 149.56 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 548.82 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/548.82 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 548.82 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 82,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081.52/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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