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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 567.05 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 567.05 and 146.80 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 567.05 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/567.05 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 567.05 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 83,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,241.89/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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