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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 554.32 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 554.32 and 126.14 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 554.32 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/554.32 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 554.32 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 69,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.92/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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