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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 519.99 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 519.99 and 211.03 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 519.99 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/519.99 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 519.99 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 109,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,735.58/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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