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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 556.15 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 556.15 and 110.83 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 556.15 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/556.15 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 556.15 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 61,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638.10/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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