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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 518.44 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 518.44 and 209.92 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 518.44 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/518.44 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 518.44 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 108,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,830.92/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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