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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 565.43 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 565.43 and 133.37 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 565.43 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/565.43 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 565.43 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 75,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,411.40/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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