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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 554.07 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 554.07 and 138.14 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 554.07 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/554.07 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 554.07 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 76,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,537.89/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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