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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 549.77 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 549.77 and 135.46 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 549.77 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/549.77 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 549.77 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 74,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,468.42/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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