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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.06, 519.05 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.06, 519.05 and 251.73 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.06 : 519.05 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.06/519.05 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.06x = 519.05 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.06x = 130,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,660.46/376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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