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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 549.45 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 549.45 and 323.01 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 549.45 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/549.45 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 549.45 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 177,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,477.84/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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