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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.91, 546.14 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.91, 546.14 and 209.92 is: 315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.91 : 546.14 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.91/546.14 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.91x = 546.14 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.91x = 114,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,645.71/363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.04

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