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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 546.22 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 546.22 and 313.16 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 546.22 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/546.22 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 546.22 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 171,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,054.26/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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