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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519 and 252.12 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 130,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,850.28/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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