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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 546.18 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 546.18 and 107.62 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 546.18 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/546.18 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 546.18 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 58,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,779.89/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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