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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.24 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.24 and 136 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.24 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.24 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.24 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 74,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,288.64/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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