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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 516.50 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 516.50 and 300.32 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 516.50 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/516.50 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 516.50 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 155,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,115.28/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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