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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 554.16 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 554.16 and 125.73 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 554.16 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/554.16 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 554.16 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 69,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,674.54/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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