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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.05 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.05 and 112.44 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.05 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.05 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.05 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 63,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,421.78/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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