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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.76 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.76 and 209.14 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.76 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.76 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.76 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 113,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,931.11/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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