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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 547.11 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 547.11 and 227.91 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 547.11 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/547.11 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 547.11 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 124,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,691.84/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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