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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 553.64 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 553.64 and 292.01 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 553.64 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/553.64 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 553.64 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 161,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,664.19/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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