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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 563.52 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 563.52 and 246.04 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 563.52 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/563.52 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 563.52 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 138,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,647.97/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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