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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 563.28 and 354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 563.28 and 354.77 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 563.28 = 354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/563.28 = 354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 563.28 × 354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 199,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,832.03/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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