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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.62 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.62 and 128.24 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.62 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.62 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.62 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 72,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150.39/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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