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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.01 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.01 and 314.47 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.01 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.01 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.01 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 171,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,389.29/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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