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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.85 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.85 and 101.99 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.85 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.85 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.85 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 57,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.55/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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