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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 555 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 555 and 109.95 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 555 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/555 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 555 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 61,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,022.25/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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