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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 519.55 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 519.55 and 210.72 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 519.55 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/519.55 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 519.55 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 109,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,477.24/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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