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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.38, 548.25 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.38, 548.25 and 211.44 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.38 : 548.25 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.38/548.25 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.38x = 548.25 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.38x = 115,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,921.98/365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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