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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 566.81 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 566.81 and 369.03 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 566.81 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/566.81 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 566.81 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 209,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,168.05/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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