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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 554.99 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 554.99 and 126.59 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 554.99 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/554.99 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 554.99 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 70,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,253.73/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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