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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.70 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.70 and 125.63 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.70 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.70 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.70 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 69,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,561.33/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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