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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 545.69 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 545.69 and 168.70 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 545.69 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/545.69 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 545.69 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 92,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,055.70/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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