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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 549.96 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 549.96 and 92.74 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 549.96 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/549.96 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 549.96 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 51,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,003.29/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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