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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 554.67 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 554.67 and 223.64 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 554.67 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/554.67 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 554.67 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 124,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,043.63/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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