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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 563.44 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 563.44 and 326.88 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 563.44 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/563.44 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 563.44 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 184,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,177.27/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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