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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.05 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.05 and 133.29 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.05 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.05 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.05 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 75,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,315.24/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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