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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 553.91 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 553.91 and 125.84 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 553.91 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/553.91 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 553.91 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 69,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,700.64/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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