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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.81, 546.99 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.81, 546.99 and 182.11 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.81 : 546.99 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.81/546.99 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.81x = 546.99 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.81x = 99,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612.35/364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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