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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 553.98 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 553.98 and 195.90 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 553.98 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/553.98 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 553.98 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 108,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,521.87/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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