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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.44 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.44 and 296.16 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.44 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.44 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.44 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 164,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,202.95/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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