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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546.12 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546.12 and 335.64 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546.12 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546.12 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546.12 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 183,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,299.72/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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