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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 549.77 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 549.77 and 244.83 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 549.77 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/549.77 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 549.77 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 134,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,598.96/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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