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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.24 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.24 and 300.48 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.24 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.24 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.24 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 164,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134.20/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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