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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 560.10 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 560.10 and 332.60 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 560.10 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/560.10 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 560.10 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 186,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,289.26/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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