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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 547.16 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 547.16 and 169.93 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 547.16 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/547.16 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 547.16 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 92,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,978.90/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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