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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.80 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.80 and 269.56 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.80 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.80 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.80 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 152,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,517.05/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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