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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 519.07 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 519.07 and 310.05 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 519.07 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/519.07 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 519.07 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 160,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,939.36/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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