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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 519.06 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 519.06 and 236.25 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 519.06 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/519.06 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 519.06 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 122,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627.93/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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