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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.84 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.84 and 126.43 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.84 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.84 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.84 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 70,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148.42/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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