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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 554.13 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 554.13 and 125.96 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 554.13 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/554.13 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 554.13 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 69,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,795.44/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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