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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 552.92 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 552.92 and 224.46 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 552.92 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/552.92 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 552.92 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 124,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,107.30/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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