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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 546.83 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 546.83 and 121.09 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 546.83 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/546.83 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 546.83 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 66,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,215.64/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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