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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.57 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.57 and 135.43 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.57 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.57 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.57 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 74,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429.46/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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