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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.04 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.04 and 251.74 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.04 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.04 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.04 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 130,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,660.57/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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