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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.76 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.76 and 132.13 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.76 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.76 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.76 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 74,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489.61/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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