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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 549.42 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 549.42 and 276.06 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 549.42 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/549.42 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 549.42 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 151,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,672.89/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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