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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 567.03 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 567.03 and 134.55 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 567.03 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/567.03 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 567.03 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 76,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293.89/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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