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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 553.61 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 553.61 and 152.65 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 553.61 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/553.61 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 553.61 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 84,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,508.57/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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