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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.95 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.95 and 210.98 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.95 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.95 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.95 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 109,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,695.40/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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