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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 565.56 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 565.56 and 194.33 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 565.56 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/565.56 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 565.56 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 109,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,905.27/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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