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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.30 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.30 and 103.64 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.30 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.30 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.30 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 58,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.95/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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