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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.33 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.33 and 133.16 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.33 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.33 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.33 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 72,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,746.57/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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