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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 516 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 516 and 328.24 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 516 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/516 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 516 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 169,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,371.84/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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