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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.19, 555.35 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.19, 555.35 and 135.95 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.19 : 555.35 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.19/555.35 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.19x = 555.35 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.19x = 75,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,497.40/370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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