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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.20 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.20 and 369.88 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.20 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.20 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.20 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 208,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,686.30/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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