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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 546.51 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 546.51 and 248.84 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 546.51 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/546.51 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 546.51 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 135,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,990.82/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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