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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 553.65 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 553.65 and 152.59 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 553.65 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/553.65 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 553.65 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 84,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,481.45/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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