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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.08 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.08 and 323.68 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.08 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.08 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.08 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 181,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,934.05/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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