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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.99 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.99 and 150.64 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.99 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.99 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.99 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 83,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,603.69/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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