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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 550.09 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 550.09 and 244.93 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 550.09 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/550.09 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 550.09 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 134,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,733.54/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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