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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.64 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.64 and 112.53 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.64 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.64 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.64 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 62,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300.55/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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