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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.00, 519.98 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.00, 519.98 and 237 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.00 : 519.98 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.00/519.98 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.00x = 519.98 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.00x = 123,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.08/377.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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