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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.15, 553.01 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.15, 553.01 and 206.34 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.15 : 553.01 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.15/553.01 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.15x = 553.01 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.15x = 114,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,108.60/369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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