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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 562.70 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 562.70 and 101.23 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 562.70 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/562.70 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 562.70 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 56,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962.12/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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