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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.64 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.64 and 170.04 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.64 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.64 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.64 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 93,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,120.71/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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