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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.53, 554.29 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.53, 554.29 and 135.25 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.53 : 554.29 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.53/554.29 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.53x = 554.29 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.53x = 74,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967.72/369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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