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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 553.66 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 553.66 and 125.63 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 553.66 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/553.66 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 553.66 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 69,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,557.38/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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