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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 548.03 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 548.03 and 191.97 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 548.03 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/548.03 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 548.03 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 105,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,205.80/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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