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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.85 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.85 and 89.32 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.85 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.85 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.85 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 48,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664.19/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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