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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.58 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.58 and 182.54 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.58 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.58 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.58 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 99,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955.71/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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