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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 519.25 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 519.25 and 301.94 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 519.25 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/519.25 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 519.25 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 156,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,779.56/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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