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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.90 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.90 and 289.35 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.90 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.90 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.90 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 160,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,560.32/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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