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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 553.92 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 553.92 and 125.84 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 553.92 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/553.92 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 553.92 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 69,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,705.29/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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