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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.73 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.73 and 168.85 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.73 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.73 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.73 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 92,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,145.15/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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