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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 562.68 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 562.68 and 201.90 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 562.68 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/562.68 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 562.68 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 113,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,605.09/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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