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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 547.93 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 547.93 and 283.95 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 547.93 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/547.93 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 547.93 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 155,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584.01/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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