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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 548.93 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 548.93 and 201.98 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 548.93 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/548.93 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 548.93 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 110,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,870.53/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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