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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 547.14 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 547.14 and 182.03 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 547.14 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/547.14 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 547.14 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 99,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,595.89/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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