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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 563.36 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 563.36 and 128.76 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 563.36 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/563.36 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 563.36 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 72,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,535.48/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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