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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 562.66 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 562.66 and 101.25 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 562.66 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/562.66 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 562.66 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 56,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,969.33/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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