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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 547.80 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 547.80 and 344.97 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 547.80 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/547.80 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 547.80 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 188,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,974.57/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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