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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.05, 548.11 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.05, 548.11 and 358.57 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.05 : 548.11 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.05/548.11 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.05x = 548.11 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.05x = 196,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,535.80/365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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