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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.96 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.96 and 356.48 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.96 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.96 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.96 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 194,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,980.30/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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