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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 554.70 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 554.70 and 246.09 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 554.70 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/554.70 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 554.70 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 136,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,504.62/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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