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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 554.45 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 554.45 and 296.38 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 554.45 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/554.45 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 554.45 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 164,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,323.98/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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