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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 545.93 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 545.93 and 199.35 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 545.93 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/545.93 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 545.93 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 108,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,830.15/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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