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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.77, 519.89 and 219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.77, 519.89 and 219.43 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.77 : 519.89 = 219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.77/519.89 = 219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.77x = 519.89 × 219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.77x = 114,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,079.02/376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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