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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 563.69 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 563.69 and 354.46 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 563.69 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/563.69 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 563.69 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 199,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805.56/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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