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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.68 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.68 and 107.88 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.68 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.68 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.68 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 58,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975.84/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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