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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 563.76 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 563.76 and 180.83 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 563.76 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/563.76 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 563.76 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 101,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,946.13/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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