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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.68 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.68 and 120.91 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.68 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.68 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.68 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 66,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.08/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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