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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.66 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.66 and 160.68 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.66 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.66 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.66 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 90,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,890.25/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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