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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 552.05 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 552.05 and 111.53 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 552.05 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/552.05 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 552.05 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 61,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.14/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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