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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.62, 548.07 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.62, 548.07 and 300.82 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.62 : 548.07 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.62/548.07 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.62x = 548.07 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.62x = 164,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,870.42/365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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