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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 546.15 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 546.15 and 181.47 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 546.15 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/546.15 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 546.15 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 99,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,109.84/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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