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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 547.97 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 547.97 and 211.65 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 547.97 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/547.97 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 547.97 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 115,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,976.79/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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