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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 548.54 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 548.54 and 105.75 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 548.54 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/548.54 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 548.54 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 58,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.11/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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