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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.19 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.19 and 145.48 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.19 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.19 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.19 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 79,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605.20/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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