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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 564.23 and 307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 564.23 and 307.90 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 564.23 = 307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/564.23 = 307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 564.23 × 307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 173,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,727.89/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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