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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.39, 548 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.39, 548 and 105.39 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.39 : 548 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.39/548 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.39x = 548 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.39x = 57,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,750.98/365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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