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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546 and 147.48 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 80,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,524.08/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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