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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.26 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.26 and 136.02 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.26 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.26 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.26 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 74,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,846.37/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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