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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.65 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.65 and 132.02 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.65 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.65 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.65 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 71,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905.56/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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