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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 564.23 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 564.23 and 129.30 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 564.23 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/564.23 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 564.23 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 72,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,955.59/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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