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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.08 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.08 and 364.96 is: 546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.08 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.08 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.08 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 205,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,501.68/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.69

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