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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 540.04 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 540.04 and 113.22 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 540.04 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/540.04 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 540.04 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 61,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.25/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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