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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 519.14 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 519.14 and 289 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 519.14 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/519.14 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 519.14 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 150,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,031.46/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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