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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 548.64 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 548.64 and 134.93 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 548.64 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/548.64 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 548.64 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 74,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,028.00/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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