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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 554.19 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 554.19 and 135.24 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 554.19 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/554.19 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 554.19 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 74,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,948.66/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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