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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.46 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.46 and 119.44 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.46 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.46 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.46 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 65,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030.30/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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