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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 545.30 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 545.30 and 226.76 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 545.30 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/545.30 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 545.30 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 123,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,649.22/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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