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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546 and 209.97 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 114,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,643.62/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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