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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.20 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.20 and 132.96 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.20 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.20 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.20 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 72,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,622.75/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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