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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 560.04 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 560.04 and 296.54 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 560.04 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/560.04 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 560.04 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 166,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,075.66/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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