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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 565.33 and 116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 565.33 and 116.95 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 565.33 = 116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/565.33 = 116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 565.33 × 116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 66,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,114.76/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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