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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 567 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 567 and 195.48 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 567 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/567 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 567 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 110,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,837.16/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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