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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 547.18 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 547.18 and 295.63 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 547.18 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/547.18 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 547.18 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 161,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,760.72/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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