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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 545.81 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 545.81 and 103.95 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 545.81 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/545.81 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 545.81 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 56,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.95/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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