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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.71, 554.67 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.71, 554.67 and 215.35 is: 323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.71 : 554.67 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.71/554.67 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.71x = 554.67 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.71x = 119,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448.18/369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.09

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