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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.05 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.05 and 123.19 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.05 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.05 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.05 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 67,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760.66/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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