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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.90 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.90 and 234.92 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.90 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.90 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.90 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 128,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,476.48/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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