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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 554.24 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 554.24 and 152.95 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 554.24 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/554.24 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 554.24 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 84,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,771.01/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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