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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 519.84 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 519.84 and 356.52 is: 491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 519.84 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/519.84 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 519.84 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 185,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,333.36/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.55

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