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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.85 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.85 and 323.94 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.85 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.85 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.85 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 176,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,822.65/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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