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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.52 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.52 and 138.75 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.52 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.52 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.52 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 76,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,939.65/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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