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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546 and 181.44 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 99,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,066.24/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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