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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 546.48 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 546.48 and 210.81 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 546.48 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/546.48 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 546.48 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 115,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,203.45/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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