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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 562.12 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 562.12 and 201.30 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 562.12 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/562.12 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 562.12 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 113,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,154.76/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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