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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.11, 546.90 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.11, 546.90 and 273.68 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.11 : 546.90 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.11/546.90 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.11x = 546.90 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.11x = 149,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,675.59/365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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