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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.72, 546.88 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.72, 546.88 and 190.97 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.72 : 546.88 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.72/546.88 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.72x = 546.88 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.72x = 104,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,434.46/364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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