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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 548.67 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 548.67 and 244.60 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 548.67 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/548.67 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 548.67 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 134,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,204.68/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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