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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 549.62 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 549.62 and 183.75 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 549.62 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/549.62 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 549.62 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 100,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992.68/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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