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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 554.90 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 554.90 and 126.43 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 554.90 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/554.90 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 554.90 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 70,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,156.01/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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