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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 565.47 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 565.47 and 154.68 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 565.47 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/565.47 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 565.47 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 87,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466.90/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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