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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 519.42 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 519.42 and 334.60 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 519.42 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/519.42 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 519.42 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 173,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,797.93/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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