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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.61 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.61 and 146.07 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.61 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.61 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.61 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 82,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,618.65/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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