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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.70 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.70 and 176.64 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.70 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.70 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.70 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 96,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571.04/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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