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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 548.01 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 548.01 and 209.61 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 548.01 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/548.01 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 548.01 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 114,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,868.38/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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