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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 549.12 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 549.12 and 357.04 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 549.12 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/549.12 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 549.12 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 196,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,055.06/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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