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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 549.94 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 549.94 and 184.04 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 549.94 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/549.94 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 549.94 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 101,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,210.96/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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