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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 549.48 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 549.48 and 192.87 is: 289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 549.48 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/549.48 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 549.48 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 105,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,978.52/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.36

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