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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.60 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.60 and 99.48 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.60 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.60 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.60 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 56,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264.60/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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