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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 546.59 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 546.59 and 341.92 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 546.59 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/546.59 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 546.59 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 186,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,890.52/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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