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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.77, 565.30 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.77, 565.30 and 130 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.77 : 565.30 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.77/565.30 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.77x = 565.30 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.77x = 73,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,488.68/376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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