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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 546.14 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 546.14 and 120.62 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 546.14 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/546.14 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 546.14 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 65,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,875.41/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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