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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.48 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.48 and 297.60 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.48 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.48 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.48 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 154,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,597.25/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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