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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.34, 554 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.34, 554 and 152.92 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.34 : 554 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.34/554 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.34x = 554 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.34x = 84,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,717.68/369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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