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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 565.23 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 565.23 and 130.05 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 565.23 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/565.23 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 565.23 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 73,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,511.05/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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