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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.93, 824.90 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.93, 824.90 and 366.03 is: 549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.93 : 824.90 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.93/824.90 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.93x = 824.90 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.93x = 301,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,938.15/549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.05

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