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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.35 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.35 and 169.11 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.35 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.35 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.35 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 92,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,392.40/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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