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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 545.46 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 545.46 and 190.60 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 545.46 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/545.46 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 545.46 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 103,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,964.68/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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