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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 519.09 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 519.09 and 292.98 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 519.09 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/519.09 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 519.09 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 152,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,082.99/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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