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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 544.83 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 544.83 and 226.54 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 544.83 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/544.83 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 544.83 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 123,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,425.79/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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