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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 545.81 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 545.81 and 267.75 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 545.81 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/545.81 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 545.81 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 146,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,139.29/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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