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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 549.30 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 549.30 and 160.89 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 549.30 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/549.30 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 549.30 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 88,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,376.88/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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