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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.80 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.80 and 135.38 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.80 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.80 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.80 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 74,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433.13/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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