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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 545.32 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 545.32 and 227.00 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 545.32 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/545.32 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 545.32 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 123,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,788.01/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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