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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 510.89 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 510.89 and 321.93 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 510.89 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/510.89 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 510.89 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 164,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,469.21/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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