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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 565.95 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 565.95 and 134.11 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 565.95 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/565.95 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 565.95 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 75,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,899.55/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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