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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 552.26 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 552.26 and 124.64 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 552.26 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/552.26 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 552.26 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 68,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,834.44/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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