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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 564.91 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 564.91 and 267.19 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 564.91 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/564.91 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 564.91 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 150,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,938.30/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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