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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 547.16 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 547.16 and 182.25 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 547.16 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/547.16 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 547.16 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 99,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,719.00/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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