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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 554.94 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 554.94 and 153.52 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 554.94 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/554.94 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 554.94 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 85,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,194.39/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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