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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 545.07 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 545.07 and 147.03 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 545.07 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/545.07 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 545.07 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 80,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141.64/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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