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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.61, 554.92 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.61, 554.92 and 232.25 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.61 : 554.92 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.61/554.92 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.61x = 554.92 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.61x = 128,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,879.36/369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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