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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 564.87 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 564.87 and 245.81 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 564.87 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/564.87 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 564.87 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 138,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,850.69/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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