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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 519.50 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 519.50 and 306.83 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 519.50 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/519.50 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 519.50 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 159,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,396.65/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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