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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.12 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.12 and 195.36 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.12 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.12 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.12 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 107,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,276.08/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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