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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.65 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.65 and 160.74 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.65 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.65 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.65 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 90,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,922.58/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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