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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 564.02 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 564.02 and 119.52 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 564.02 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/564.02 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 564.02 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 67,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411.67/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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