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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 546.42 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 546.42 and 210.25 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 546.42 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/546.42 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 546.42 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 114,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,883.44/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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