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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 547.72 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 547.72 and 91.25 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 547.72 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/547.72 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 547.72 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 49,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979.45/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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