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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 544.99 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 544.99 and 103.31 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 544.99 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/544.99 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 544.99 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 56,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,300.19/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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