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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.05, 565.32 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.05, 565.32 and 130.19 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.05 : 565.32 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.05/565.32 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.05x = 565.32 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.05x = 73,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599.01/377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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