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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 563.64 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 563.64 and 101.89 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 563.64 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/563.64 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 563.64 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 57,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,426.46/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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