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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 565.60 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 565.60 and 194.36 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 565.60 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/565.60 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 565.60 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 109,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,930.02/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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