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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 554.88 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 554.88 and 319.20 is: 477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 554.88 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/554.88 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 554.88 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 177,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117.70/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.35

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