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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 548.79 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 548.79 and 219.70 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 548.79 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/548.79 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 548.79 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 120,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,569.16/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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