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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 553.73 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 553.73 and 195.89 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 553.73 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/553.73 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 553.73 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 108,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,467.93/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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