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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 549.90 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 549.90 and 245.08 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 549.90 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/549.90 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 549.90 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 134,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,769.49/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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