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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 564.66 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 564.66 and 337.98 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 564.66 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/564.66 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 564.66 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 190,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,843.79/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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