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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.31, 554.03 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.31, 554.03 and 112.75 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.31 : 554.03 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.31/554.03 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.31x = 554.03 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.31x = 62,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466.32/369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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