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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 519.97 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 519.97 and 314.48 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 519.97 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/519.97 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 519.97 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 163,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,521.27/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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