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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 553.52 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 553.52 and 176.59 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 553.52 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/553.52 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 553.52 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 97,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,746.10/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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