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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.42 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.42 and 154.72 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.42 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.42 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.42 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 84,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,233.32/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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