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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 549.93 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 549.93 and 92.70 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 549.93 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/549.93 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 549.93 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 50,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981.01/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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