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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 545.05 and 354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 545.05 and 354.91 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 545.05 = 354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/545.05 = 354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 545.05 × 354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 193,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,443.70/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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