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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.92 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.92 and 195.94 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.92 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.92 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.92 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 108,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,535.08/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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