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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.94 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.94 and 106.73 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.94 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.94 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.94 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 58,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164.30/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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