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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546.20 and 201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546.20 and 201.53 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546.20 = 201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546.20 = 201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546.20 × 201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 110,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,075.69/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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