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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 553 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 553 and 195.63 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 553 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/553 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 553 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 108,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,183.39/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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