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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 565.83 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 565.83 and 194.67 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 565.83 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/565.83 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 565.83 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 110,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150.13/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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