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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 560.01 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 560.01 and 371.08 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 560.01 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/560.01 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 560.01 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 207,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,810.60/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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