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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 547.05 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 547.05 and 228.02 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 547.05 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/547.05 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 547.05 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 124,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,738.34/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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