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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 554.05 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 554.05 and 270.41 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 554.05 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/554.05 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 554.05 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 149,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,817.89/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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