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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 547.02 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 547.02 and 169.61 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 547.02 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/547.02 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 547.02 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 92,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,780.06/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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