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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 562.91 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 562.91 and 101.35 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 562.91 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/562.91 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 562.91 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 57,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049.01/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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