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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 553.66 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 553.66 and 125.65 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 553.66 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/553.66 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 553.66 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 69,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,567.38/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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