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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.54, 566.32 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.54, 566.32 and 103.62 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.54 : 566.32 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.54/566.32 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.54x = 566.32 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.54x = 58,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.08/377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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