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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 554.18 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 554.18 and 126.03 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 554.18 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/554.18 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 554.18 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 69,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,842.68/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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