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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.13 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.13 and 130.99 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.13 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.13 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.13 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 71,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,144.60/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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