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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 547.27 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 547.27 and 362.88 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 547.27 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/547.27 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 547.27 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 198,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,588.79/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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