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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 552.02 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 552.02 and 136.89 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 552.02 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/552.02 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 552.02 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 75,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.02/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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