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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 546.36 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 546.36 and 283.11 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 546.36 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/546.36 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 546.36 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 154,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,679.98/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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