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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.67 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.67 and 130.30 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.67 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.67 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.67 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 73,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055.30/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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