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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.73, 547.96 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.73, 547.96 and 234.98 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.73 : 547.96 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.73/547.96 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.73x = 547.96 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.73x = 128,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,759.64/364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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