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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.22 and 163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.22 and 163.39 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.22 = 163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.22 = 163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.22 × 163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 90,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389.80/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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