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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 564.96 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 564.96 and 133.30 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 564.96 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/564.96 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 564.96 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 75,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,309.17/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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