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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 547.05 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 547.05 and 344.70 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 547.05 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/547.05 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 547.05 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 188,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,568.14/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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