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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 547.86 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 547.86 and 182.70 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 547.86 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/547.86 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 547.86 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 100,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,094.02/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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