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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 545.88 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 545.88 and 132.84 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 545.88 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/545.88 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 545.88 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 72,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,514.70/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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