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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.05, 544.22 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.05, 544.22 and 232.68 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.05 : 544.22 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.05/544.22 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.05x = 544.22 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.05x = 126,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,627.95/363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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