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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 547.86 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 547.86 and 211.41 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 547.86 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/547.86 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 547.86 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 115,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,823.08/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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