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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546.05 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546.05 and 120.56 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546.05 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546.05 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546.05 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 65,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831.79/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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