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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.98 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.98 and 104.04 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.98 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.98 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.98 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 56,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,803.76/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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