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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.82, 822.96 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.82, 822.96 and 366.12 is: 549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.82 : 822.96 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.82/822.96 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.82x = 822.96 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.82x = 301,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,302.12/548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.00

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