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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 519.75 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 519.75 and 210.87 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 519.75 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/519.75 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 519.75 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 109,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,599.68/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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