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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 500.76 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 500.76 and 337.60 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 500.76 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/500.76 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 500.76 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 169,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,056.58/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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