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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 563.88 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 563.88 and 367.62 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 563.88 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/563.88 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 563.88 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 207,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,293.57/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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