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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.68 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.68 and 276.33 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.68 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.68 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.68 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 150,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,786.37/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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