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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 549.91 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 549.91 and 135.47 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 549.91 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/549.91 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 549.91 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 74,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,494.26/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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