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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 567 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 567 and 275.64 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 567 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/567 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 567 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 156,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287.88/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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