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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.06 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.06 and 183.80 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.06 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.06 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.06 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 103,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,674.23/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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