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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 554.18 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 554.18 and 207.02 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 554.18 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/554.18 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 554.18 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 114,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,726.34/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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