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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 563.39 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 563.39 and 128.83 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 563.39 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/563.39 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 563.39 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 72,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,579.96/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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