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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 564.03 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 564.03 and 129.26 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 564.03 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/564.03 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 564.03 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 72,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,903.70/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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