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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 565.69 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 565.69 and 146.00 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 565.69 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/565.69 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 565.69 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 82,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,591.79/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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