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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 545.99 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 545.99 and 299.77 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 545.99 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/545.99 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 545.99 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 163,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,667.19/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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