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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.75 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.75 and 169.63 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.75 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.75 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.75 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 92,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,743.84/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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