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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.72 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.72 and 95.95 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.72 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.72 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.72 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 53,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225.60/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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