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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.36 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.36 and 126.14 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.36 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.36 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.36 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 69,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,923.57/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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