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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.93 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.93 and 133.80 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.93 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.93 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.93 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 75,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,718.27/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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