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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 565.07 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 565.07 and 102.80 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 565.07 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/565.07 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 565.07 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 58,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089.20/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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