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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 565.12 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 565.12 and 102.84 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 565.12 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/565.12 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 565.12 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 58,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113.60/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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