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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 546.21 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 546.21 and 132.95 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 546.21 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/546.21 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 546.21 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 72,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.62/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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