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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.76 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.76 and 307.71 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.76 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.76 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.76 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 173,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,782.30/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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