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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.12 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.12 and 92.84 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.12 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.12 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.12 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 51,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,071.99/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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