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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 519.45 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 519.45 and 266.05 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 519.45 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/519.45 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 519.45 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 138,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,199.67/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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