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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.48 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.48 and 102.39 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.48 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.48 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.48 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 57,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793.77/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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