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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546.21 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546.21 and 296.33 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546.21 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546.21 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546.21 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 161,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,855.68/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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