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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 545.18 and 226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 545.18 and 226.91 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 545.18 = 226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/545.18 = 226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 545.18 × 226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 123,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,707.02/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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