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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 562.69 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 562.69 and 325.32 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 562.69 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/562.69 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 562.69 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 183,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,052.68/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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