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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 553.42 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 553.42 and 122.18 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 553.42 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/553.42 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 553.42 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 67,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,616.86/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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