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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 546.68 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 546.68 and 133.36 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 546.68 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/546.68 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 546.68 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 72,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,904.75/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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