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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.55 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.55 and 106.53 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.55 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.55 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.55 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 58,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010.38/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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