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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.08 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.08 and 295.01 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.08 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.08 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.08 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 166,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,409.24/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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