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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 545.94 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 545.94 and 219.72 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 545.94 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/545.94 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 545.94 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 119,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,953.94/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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