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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 549.54 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 549.54 and 263.64 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 549.54 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/549.54 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 549.54 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 144,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880.73/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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