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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 547.04 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 547.04 and 169.77 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 547.04 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/547.04 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 547.04 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 92,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,867.40/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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