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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 546.23 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 546.23 and 273.52 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 546.23 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/546.23 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 546.23 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 149,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404.83/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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