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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 565.47 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 565.47 and 160.44 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 565.47 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/565.47 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 565.47 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 90,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724.01/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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