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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.12 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.12 and 352.68 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.12 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.12 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.12 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 183,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,083.24/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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