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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 519.11 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 519.11 and 355.46 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 519.11 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/519.11 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 519.11 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 184,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,519.80/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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