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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.90 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.90 and 153.45 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.90 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.90 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.90 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 85,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,148.64/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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