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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 554.10 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 554.10 and 225.13 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 554.10 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/554.10 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 554.10 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 124,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,744.53/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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