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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.00, 564.01 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.00, 564.01 and 169.95 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.00 : 564.01 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.00/564.01 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.00x = 564.01 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.00x = 95,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,851.90/376.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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