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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.13, 547.18 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.13, 547.18 and 169.70 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 547.18 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/547.18 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 547.18 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 92,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,856.45/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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