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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 549.66 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 549.66 and 184.18 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 549.66 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/549.66 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 549.66 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 101,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,236.38/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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