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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.85 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.85 and 132.87 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.85 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.85 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.85 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 72,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,527.09/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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