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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.82 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.82 and 275.80 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.82 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.82 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.82 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 154,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,674.16/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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