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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546 and 357.84 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 195,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,380.64/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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