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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 564.47 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 564.47 and 299.90 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 564.47 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/564.47 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 564.47 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 169,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285.59/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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