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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 559.60 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 559.60 and 367.84 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 559.60 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/559.60 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 559.60 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 205,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,843.26/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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