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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 550.10 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 550.10 and 92.81 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 550.10 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/550.10 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 550.10 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 51,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.78/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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