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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 563.60 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 563.60 and 211.04 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 563.60 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/563.60 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 563.60 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 118,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,942.14/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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