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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 549.17 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 549.17 and 221.94 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 549.17 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/549.17 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 549.17 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 121,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,881.68/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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