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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 565.14 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 565.14 and 353.83 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 565.14 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/565.14 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 565.14 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 199,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,963.49/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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