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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 546.45 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 546.45 and 227.18 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 546.45 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/546.45 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 546.45 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 124,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,143.88/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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