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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 546.10 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 546.10 and 334.94 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 546.10 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/546.10 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 546.10 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 182,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,907.17/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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