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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 546.68 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 546.68 and 202.32 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 546.68 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/546.68 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 546.68 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 110,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.30/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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