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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 549.35 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 549.35 and 122.75 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 549.35 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/549.35 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 549.35 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 67,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.35/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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