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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 546.94 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 546.94 and 191.47 is: 286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 546.94 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/546.94 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 546.94 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 104,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,722.60/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.86

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