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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 566.28 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 566.28 and 355.08 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 566.28 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/566.28 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 566.28 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 201,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,074.70/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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