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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.35 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.35 and 194.25 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.35 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.35 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.35 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 109,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,819.24/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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