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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 541.34 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 541.34 and 129.83 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 541.34 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/541.34 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 541.34 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 70,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,282.17/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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