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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546 and 303.48 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 165,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,700.08/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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