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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.51 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.51 and 325.46 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.51 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.51 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.51 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 177,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,541.68/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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