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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.22, 547.59 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.22, 547.59 and 344.42 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.22 : 547.59 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.22/547.59 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.22x = 547.59 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.22x = 188,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,600.95/364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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