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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 567.02 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 567.02 and 134.48 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 567.02 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/567.02 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 567.02 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 76,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,250.66/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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