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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 545.58 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 545.58 and 190.89 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 545.58 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/545.58 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 545.58 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 104,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,145.77/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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