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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 545.31 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 545.31 and 199.09 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 545.31 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/545.31 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 545.31 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 108,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,565.77/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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