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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 518.67 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 518.67 and 263.97 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 518.67 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/518.67 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 518.67 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 136,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,913.32/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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