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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 547.11 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 547.11 and 182.30 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 547.11 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/547.11 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 547.11 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 99,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,738.15/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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