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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.23 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.23 and 315.92 is: 473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.23 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.23 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.23 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 172,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,880.90/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.87

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