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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.64 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.64 and 150.20 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.64 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.64 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.64 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 83,303.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303.40/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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