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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 549.14 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 549.14 and 192.98 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 549.14 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/549.14 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 549.14 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 105,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,973.04/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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