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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 548.07 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 548.07 and 292.90 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 548.07 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/548.07 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 548.07 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 160,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,529.70/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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