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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 546.09 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 546.09 and 133.02 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 546.09 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/546.09 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 546.09 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 72,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,640.89/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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