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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.97 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.97 and 190.59 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.97 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.97 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.97 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 104,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,056.42/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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