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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.18 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.18 and 209.95 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.18 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.18 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.18 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 114,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,668.34/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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