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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 955.80 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 955.80 and 377.02 is: 565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 955.80 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/955.80 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 955.80 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 360,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,355.72/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.65

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