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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.92 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.92 and 144.75 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.92 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.92 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.92 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 79,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,023.61/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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