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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 564.96 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 564.96 and 334.72 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 564.96 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/564.96 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 564.96 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 189,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,103.41/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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