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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 563.78 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 563.78 and 128.99 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 563.78 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/563.78 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 563.78 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 72,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722.81/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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