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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.94 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.94 and 147.48 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.94 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.94 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.94 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 80,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,515.23/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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