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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 546.47 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 546.47 and 104.25 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 546.47 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/546.47 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 546.47 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 56,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,968.98/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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