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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 552.99 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 552.99 and 163.33 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 552.99 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/552.99 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 552.99 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 90,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,319.86/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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