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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.92 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.92 and 366.02 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.92 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.92 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.92 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 199,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,817.64/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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