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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 565.88 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 565.88 and 133.70 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 565.88 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/565.88 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 565.88 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 75,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658.16/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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