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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.08, 546.92 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.08, 546.92 and 182.02 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.08 : 546.92 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.08/546.92 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.08x = 546.92 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.08x = 99,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550.38/365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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