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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.73 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.73 and 184.74 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.73 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.73 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.73 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 102,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480.82/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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