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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.09, 547.64 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.09, 547.64 and 236.75 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.09 : 547.64 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.09/547.64 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.09x = 547.64 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.09x = 129,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,653.77/365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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