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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 553.68 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 553.68 and 198 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 553.68 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/553.68 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 553.68 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 109,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,628.64/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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