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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 554.04 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 554.04 and 206.96 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 554.04 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/554.04 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 554.04 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 114,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,661.35/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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