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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.66 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.66 and 134.96 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.66 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.66 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.66 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 74,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,718.85/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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