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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.92 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.92 and 358.44 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.92 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.92 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.92 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 196,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,396.44/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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