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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 519 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 519 and 236.04 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 519 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/519 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 519 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 122,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,504.76/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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