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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 546.84 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 546.84 and 283.47 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 546.84 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/546.84 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 546.84 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 155,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010.68/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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