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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 546.12 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 546.12 and 201.86 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 546.12 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/546.12 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 546.12 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 110,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,239.78/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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