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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 518.18 and 340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 518.18 and 340.19 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 518.18 = 340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/518.18 = 340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 518.18 × 340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 176,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,279.25/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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