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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 565.24 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 565.24 and 102.92 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 565.24 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/565.24 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 565.24 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 58,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,174.79/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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