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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 563.30 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 563.30 and 293.90 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 563.30 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/563.30 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 563.30 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 165,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,549.58/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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