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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.53 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.53 and 132.01 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.53 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.53 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.53 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 71,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,880.68/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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