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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 545.06 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 545.06 and 247.95 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 545.06 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/545.06 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 545.06 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 135,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,147.63/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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