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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.83 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.83 and 191.24 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.83 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.83 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.83 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 104,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,572.08/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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