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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 563.76 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 563.76 and 144.90 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 563.76 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/563.76 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 563.76 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 81,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,688.82/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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