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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.36 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.36 and 133.09 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.36 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.36 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.36 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 72,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,717.01/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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