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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.34 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.34 and 122.18 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.34 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.34 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.34 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 67,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607.08/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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