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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.68 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.68 and 192.98 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.68 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.68 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.68 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 106,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,077.25/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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