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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 553.74 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 553.74 and 295.85 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 553.74 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/553.74 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 553.74 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 163,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,824.25/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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