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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 549.89 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 549.89 and 135.37 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 549.89 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/549.89 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 549.89 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 74,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,439.13/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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