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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 519.18 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 519.18 and 252.16 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 519.18 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/519.18 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 519.18 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 130,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,916.43/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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