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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.81, 547.23 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.81, 547.23 and 104.83 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.81 : 547.23 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.81/547.23 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.81x = 547.23 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.81x = 57,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,365.60/364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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