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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 546.90 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 546.90 and 182.14 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 546.90 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/546.90 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 546.90 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 99,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612.37/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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