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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.60 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.60 and 307.70 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.60 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.60 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.60 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 173,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,419.72/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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