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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.49 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.49 and 153.27 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.49 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.49 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.49 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 84,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,986.68/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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