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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 546.10 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 546.10 and 147.60 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 546.10 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/546.10 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 546.10 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 80,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,604.36/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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