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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 546.46 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 546.46 and 233.98 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 546.46 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/546.46 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 546.46 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 127,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860.71/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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