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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 562.94 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 562.94 and 128.48 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 562.94 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/562.94 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 562.94 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 72,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,328.67/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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