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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.32 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.32 and 367.52 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.32 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.32 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.32 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 207,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,398.89/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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