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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 563.94 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 563.94 and 209.19 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 563.94 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/563.94 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 563.94 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 117,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,970.61/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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