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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 541.10 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 541.10 and 195.68 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 541.10 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/541.10 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 541.10 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 105,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,880.15/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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