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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 519 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 519 and 236.16 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 519 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/519 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 519 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 122,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,567.04/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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