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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.87 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.87 and 184.70 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.87 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.87 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.87 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 102,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,486.34/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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