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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 564.44 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 564.44 and 273.95 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 564.44 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/564.44 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 564.44 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 154,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,624.15/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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