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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.97, 519.04 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.97, 519.04 and 236.12 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.97 : 519.04 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.97/519.04 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.97x = 519.04 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.97x = 122,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,553.42/375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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