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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 546.58 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 546.58 and 133.41 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 546.58 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/546.58 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 546.58 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 72,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,918.57/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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