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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 546.20 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 546.20 and 209.96 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 546.20 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/546.20 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 546.20 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 114,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,677.74/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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