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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 544.87 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 544.87 and 132.04 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 544.87 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/544.87 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 544.87 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 71,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,942.94/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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