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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.95 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.95 and 109.95 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.95 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.95 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.95 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 61,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,018.87/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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