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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 567.27 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 567.27 and 195.45 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 567.27 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/567.27 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 567.27 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 110,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,870.79/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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