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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 541.05 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 541.05 and 165.62 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 541.05 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/541.05 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 541.05 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 89,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,608.70/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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