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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 549.61 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 549.61 and 263.62 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 549.61 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/549.61 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 549.61 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 144,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,888.19/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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