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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 546.09 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 546.09 and 132.90 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 546.09 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/546.09 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 546.09 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 72,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575.36/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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