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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 544.28 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 544.28 and 102.94 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 544.28 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/544.28 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 544.28 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 56,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,024.95/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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