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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 565.06 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 565.06 and 184.07 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 565.06 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/565.06 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 565.06 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 104,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,010.59/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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