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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.70 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.70 and 109.80 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.70 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.70 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.70 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 60,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,906.06/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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