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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 563.96 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 563.96 and 102.06 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 563.96 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/563.96 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 563.96 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 57,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555.84/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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