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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 545.94 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 545.94 and 168.95 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 545.94 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/545.94 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 545.94 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 92,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,237.93/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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