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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 519.73 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 519.73 and 332.52 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 519.73 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/519.73 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 519.73 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 172,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,820.62/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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