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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 546.44 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 546.44 and 210 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 546.44 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/546.44 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 546.44 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 114,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,752.40/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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