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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 547.51 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 547.51 and 169.90 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 547.51 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/547.51 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 547.51 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 93,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021.95/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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