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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 546.77 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 546.77 and 310.43 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 546.77 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/546.77 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 546.77 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 169,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,735.95/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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