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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 546.45 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 546.45 and 201.80 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 546.45 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/546.45 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 546.45 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 110,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,273.61/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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