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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 567 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 567 and 213.12 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 567 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/567 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 567 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 120,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,839.04/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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