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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 546.67 and 199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 546.67 and 199.85 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 546.67 = 199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/546.67 = 199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 546.67 × 199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 109,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252.00/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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