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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 567.09 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 567.09 and 118.00 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 567.09 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/567.09 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 567.09 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 66,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.89/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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