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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 553.91 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 553.91 and 152.69 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 553.91 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/553.91 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 553.91 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 84,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,572.98/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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